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| ICT know-how + expertise with DEI advocacy | | Experienced social policy researcher and author | | I combine scalable, user-centric, socially responsible innovative solutions across sectors | | People-First Projects | | Community-Centred Collaboration | | Positive Sustainable Social Policy Outcomes for All Ages & Communities | |
Currently Currently serving as Strategic Development & Innovation Lead, focusing on fostering people-first initiatives and community-centered collaboration. With over a year of experience in this role, my work emphasizes cultivating cross-sector stakeholder engagement to drive sustainable social policy outcomes that benefit diverse communities. My expertise in public policy and community development underpins my commitment to creating inclusive, impactful solutions that address societal challenges.
Alumni of Code Institute, graduating with two Merits and a solid foundation in fullstack software development. I have a keen interest in staying up to date with all the evolution of AI as well as Frontend technologies and data analytics. Skilled in front-end and back-end development using Python, JavaScript, and SQL, I bring hands-on experience in data-focused projects, including those involving data analysis, visualization, and data-driven decision-making.
I also have a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). A proven track record of managing, implementing and developing deliverables that are inherently collaborative with positive communication at their core. I am eager to contribute to a data-driven team, leveraging an evidence-based approach to achieivng goal, while advancing DEI principles and exploring systems that are people-centred, user-focused and enjoying the creative process that comes with teamwork.
I am proactive about learning new tools and technologies and motivated to expand my skill set in DEI strategy, data science, and business intelligence to support inclusive and impactful decision-making. Excited to work within a team that values data as essential to fostering an inclusive culture and delivering insights that drive continuous improvement and equity-focused outcomes.
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Leading team-based solutions through clear and positive communication
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Rapidly learning new technologies and applying hands-on coding solutions
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Writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code across frontend and backend systems
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Building and styling responsive, user-centric web applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
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Creating and maintaining RESTful APIs with Python and Django
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Managing databases, including SQL and PostgreSQL, for optimized data storage and retrieval
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Developing dynamic and interactive user interfaces with React and jQuery
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Implementing DEI strategies and fostering inclusive team environments
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Collaborating effectively within Agile and SCRUM environments to meet project goals
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Translating complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders, supporting knowledge translation
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Contributing to open-source projects and real-world coding environments
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Cultivating a positive work culture rooted in mutual respect and reciprocal cooperation to enhance team effectiveness
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Mastering AI to achieve maximum effect with minimum fuss.
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learning to low code and no code.
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Awarded for participating in Code Institute's October 2024 - Elevate Hackathon
The challenge was to create a career-oriented project with a strong focus on helping students prepare for the job market. The goal was to develop a web application that enhances career readiness.
Awarded 2nd Place for participating in Code Institute's July hackathon with a theme surrounding Pride, July 2024.
Awarded for participating in Code Institute's January hackathon with the theme 'Budget Busters', January 2024.
Awarded for participating in Code Institute's Christmas-themed Hackathon, December 2023
Awarded for participating in Code Institute's Halloween-themed Hackathon, October 2023.
Awarded to team members for the project that placed 2nd in Code Institute's September 2023 Hackathon, themed 'Tech for a Greener Tomorrow: Hackathon for Sustainable Solutions in collaboration with SODA Social.
I have A LOT of repositories, the majority are fore improving my skills, knowledge and expereince. So, most are for practicing, playing and learning purposes.
Rather than sifting throught them all to find projects that best demonstrate my abilities, may I suggest checking out these projects:
I am very pleased to say that I have completed Code Institute's Diploma in Full Stack Software Development, and was awarded Merits for 2 of my projects. Cockapoo Club, listed above is one example.
I'm really excited about what the future holds for me, especially because I am still learning so much about specific languages and technologies, but also about the scale and variety of roles within Software Development and the tech industry as a whole.
My previous career path provided me with international and domestic professional experience and expertise in the folowing areas:
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Diversity & Inclusion Strategy
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Policing
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Community Development
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Education
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European Union funded projects
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Public Policy
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Social Science Research
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Advocacy
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Antiracism
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Social Inclusion
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Communications
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Developing and managing a platform with national scope called One Step Up
For a bit more of an insight into my previous professional background, below are some examples of publications that I was either the author or a co-author:
- Routledge International Handbook of Police Ethnography (Chapter 34)
- Police, Race and Culture in the ‘New Ireland’
- Submission to the Department of Children, Equality,Disability, Integration and Youth’s public consultations to review the Equality Acts
- Submission for the National Plan for Equity of Access to Higher Education 2022-2026
- Educational Equality is Central to Ireland's Recovery: Community Education in a Time of COVID-19
- Lifelong learning and the odd puncture
- Elder Abuse Context and Theory: Finland, Ireland, Italy and Romania
- Age Action Intercultural Care Home Project Report
- Value for Money and Policy Review of Youth Programmes
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